Renault Clio 2016 vs Dacia Sandero 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Clio engine produces 26 HP less power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Dacia Sandero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 20 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`564 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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